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Want to create the ultimate wedding video? If you’re a habitual one-upper, you’ll have your work cut out for you after seeing this. These newlyweds managed an impressive feat by recording an 8-minute group dance video with their 250 reception guests — all in a single take.

Looking for an engagement ring or wedding band that won’t break the bank? We recently discovered PrimeStyle, a diamond jewelry manufacturer that eliminates the middle man and sells direct to customers at prices up to 50-78 percent off retail with free U.S. shipping. PrimeStyle offers a wide selection of popular engagement rings, wedding sets and men’s bands with a lifetime warranty and free returns within 30 days.

Who says flower girls have to be under the age of 10? If you’re looking for a unique way to incorporate special family members in your wedding ceremony, this may be the best idea we’ve seen. Instead of simply being escorted down the aisle, these two adorable grandmothers had a ball taking on the flower girl role.

Hunting for the best gift to give your groom on the big day? Here are six of our favorite picks to consider.

1. Reasons I Want to Marry You Handmade Leather Journal, $27.95. This handsome leather journal is perfect for penning your fiancé a sentimental love note to read on the wedding day. Pour your heart out and have one of your bridesmaids deliver the keepsake to your groom before the ceremony.

2. Personalized Midnight Pocket Watch, $34.95.He’ll be right on time and looking even more dapper with this classic pocket watch tucked into his jacket pocket on the big day. Engrave it for free with three custom lines of text for an extra personal touch.

3. Personalized Men’s Shaving Set, $119.95.Pamper your groom-to-be by treating him to a close-shave with this deluxe shaving set, which includes an authentic badger hair brush, razor with Gillette Mach3 blades, and a stainless steel stand. Add his initials or a three-initial circle monogram at no extra cost to the top of the stand.

4. Carpenter Watch, $150. A great gift for the rustic groom or modern-design lover, this earth-friendly watch features an innovative bonded wood-and-leather strap made from lumber off-cuts and a solid hardwood body. He’ll love wearing this classic timepiece on the wedding day and beyond.

5. Personalized Secret Agent Hidden Message Cufflinks, $44.95. The ideal gift for any international man of mystery, these sleek cufflinks feature a hidden compartment, perfect for stashing a sweet note from the bride to the groom to read on the wedding day. Personalize them with his initials for free.

Want to save yourself and your groomsmen from that all-too-familiar misery the morning after the bachelor party? We recently discovered a great way to feel better when that inevitable hangover rears its ugly head. Presenting: the bachelor party recovery kit.

Starting today, you can enter to win nine deluxe bachelor party recovery kits from UrgentRx, makers of Fast Powders — pocket-sized, fast-acting medications that treat a variety of symptoms without water — for your wedding party. Of course, these kits also make great groomsmen gifts and come equally in handy for the morning after the wedding reception.

These killer recovery kits are generously stocked with everything you and your wolfpack will need to feel better and get your day back on track in no time (especially if the wedding’s only a few hours away), including:

- Instant coffee for your caffeine fix and to help ease that screaming headache.

- Visine to cover up those tell-tale bloodshot peepers.

- Band-Aids for those mystery cuts and scrapes. Seriously, did you fall down a well?

Step 2. Like the giveaway photo and tag a friend to enter to win nine deluxe bachelor party recovery kits from UrgentRx.

On 8/6/15, we’ll choose a random winner and tag them via Instagram.

Giveaway details

- Prize: Nine (9) bachelor party recovery kits from UrgentRx as detailed above
- Enter between 7/29/15 and 8/5/15 until 11:59pm CST via Instagram
- Winner will be randomly selected and notified on 8/6/15 via Instagram
- Winner has one week to respond or a new winner will be selected
- Giveaway open only to U.S. residents of at least 18 years of age
- Free shipping included to U.S. addresses only
- Winner has 30 days from notification to claim prize
- Past giveaway winners within 30 days are ineligible to win
- No purchase necessary

Good luck!

How would you stock your own custom recovery kits for your bachelor party or wedding? Let us know in the comments below.

Being a mom is a tough job. It doesn’t seem fair that there’s only one day per year where we officially honor these amazing women. Go all out this Mother’s Day with these great gift ideas that are perfect for celebrating your mom, mother-in-law or any other special woman in your life.

1. Personalized Turkish Towels, $17.95. In case you hadn’t heard, Turkish Towels are all the rage this year. These vibrant towels crafted from 100% Turkish cotton are available in your choice of six colors and can be personalized with mom’s name or initials. They’re designed to be used indoors or outside, offering a versatile gift just in time for summer.

2. ‘Definition of a Mother’ Canvas, $67.95. This striking canvas print will look great hanging in the family room. The top of the print announces the qualities that make moms so special: love, care and nurture. You can also personalize the bottom with the names and birthdays of the kids.

3. Engraved Tipsy Wine Glass Set, $37.95. Each wine glass in this unique “tipsy” 4pc. set is designed to swivel when you set it down. Don’t worry about spillage, the weighted bottoms ensure they’ll never tip over. Engrave with an initial for no extra charge.

4. Wicked Sheets, $10+. Give the gift of a comfortable night’s sleep. Mom’s earned it! Wicked Sheets are designed to offer both a comfortable and cool sleeping experience. Their patented “smart fabric” construction wards off night sweats and creates a blissful environment for getting some much needed shut eye.

5. Chevron Parchment Jute Tote Bags, $24.95. Whether she’s heading to work, out with friends or to the beach, these Chevron tote bags offer style and practicality for a mom on the go. Three colors and free embroidery options are available offering you a variety of ways to customize

Best wedding transportation ever? One Columbus, Ohio, couple got an epic surprise when the bride’s parents arranged for the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile to make an appearance at their wedding. Sporting flowers, tulle, a garland of mustard and ketchup bottles and a “Just Linked” sign, the famous Weinermobile arrived to take the bride to the ceremony and reception venue, and stayed afterward for photos with the guests and wedding party. First spied here.

We recently discovered a fun way to add audio to your wedding photos via a free iPhone app called SOAL (short for “sounds of a lifetime”). Use the voice archiving app to record a voice or sound, attach it to a photo, tag a caption and theme, and automatically save it in your timeline. SOAL lets you hear the stories behind your photos, such as how you met your bride, asked for her dad’s permission, your engagement, stories about each groomsman, your vows, the best man speech, first dance song, an audio guestbook, and more. SOAL recordings can be posted to Twitter or Facebook, or shared via “Soal2Soal” messaging, email and SMS.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind wedding gift? Check out the handsome custom cutting boards from Black Canyon Woodworks. You can design your own cutting board by adding personalized text and choosing from a variety of hard woods, including hard rock maple, cherry, walnut and mahogany. Each hand-sanded piece is conditioned to provide a durable finish and bring out shine.

Planning to surprise your significant other with an amazing wedding proposal? More importantly, want to do it on TV? If so, nominate yourself or someone you know to be cast in “Anything Can Happen,” a new major network show from Simon Fuller, the creator of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance”. To apply, email danny[at]kasstinginc.com with the nominee’s name, phone number, email address and a brief description.

Want to spice up your bachelor party without stinking up the joint? Citizen’s e-Cigars offer the flavor of a cigar without the smoke or mess. Containing only four ingredients individually approved by the FDA and ranked as food-grade quality, the e-cigars simulate a stogie by producing an alluring vapor resembling smoke.

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